Mine isn't strapped. Nor was the one on the 1985 parts van I just bought.
I don't think there is a strap. Doesn't look like it needs one. IMHO.

With that 19mm bolt + a latch, it should be fine.

Neil.

On 11/28/07, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
>
> Is the spare tire secured in any way?  Or does it just sit in the
> tray under the front?
>
> I had no spare in my '91 Vanagon, and I now have a spare wheel but am
> not sure if it is supposed to be strapped down or secured in some way.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Allan
>

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